Kara Farren
816-986-2035
Lee’s Summit High School A+ certified students will receive reimbursement for the cost of tuition, up to 50% of books and fees while attending a Missouri public community college or vocational/technical school on a full-time basis for two years. The A+ financial incentive is dependent upon state appropriation from the Missouri General Assembly. This reimbursement will be for the unpaid balance of the cost of tuition, general fees and up to 50% of book cost, subject to legislative appropriation after federal post-secondary financial assistance funds (that do not require repayment) have been applied to college expenses. A+ students must meet ALL of the requirements below:
1. Attend a designated A+ School for three (3) consecutive years prior to high school graduation.
2. Graduate from high school with unweighted cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
3. Have a 95% attendance record for grades 9-12.
4. Perform and document fifty (50) hours of unpaid district tutoring or mentoring.
5. Maintain a record of good citizenship and avoid the unlawful use of drugs and alcohol. (read reverse)
6. Apply for non-payback scholarships by completing a FAFSA (free application for federal student aid).
The A+ Schools Program’s student scholarship incentive will be available for up to two (2) years of attendance during the four-year period after graduation from high school. To maintain eligibility, participants must:
1. Attend a Missouri public community college or vocational-technical school, and
2. Maintain a grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
The Lee’s Summit R-7 School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or disability. This policy regards admission/access to treatment/employment in its programs and activities.